The Sloth Institute

The Sloth Institute – September/October 2018

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Sad Face icon1. Depression

Wild sloths held in captivity become stressed and unhappy.

Leaf icon2. Destruction of Forests

Forests need sloths to be healthy and balanced.

Medical icon3. Diseases

Sloths may host different parasites, viruses, and infections that can pass to humans with one touch!

Graph icon4. Depletion

The wild sloth population suffers with each sloth taken from the wild.

X icon5. Death

Many captive sloths die due to the stress of transport and an improper diet.

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The Sloth InstituteThe Sloth Institute (TSI)’s mission is to enhance the welfare and conservation of sloths through research and education. TSI is located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. For more information please email [email protected].

If you see a sloth who needs help: ALL or WHATSAPP +506 87756847/87SLOTHS.